That one camera shot showing 6 defenders surrounding Benzema and Ronaldo, with no one else being able to score in the acres of space remaining shows what's not working....how many crosses to 1 of those 6 defenders will there be before they try something else?
The fancy touches are pretty and all, but if the midfield can't 1) get the ball to Benzema and Ronaldo, or 2) score themselves, they aren't doing their job. Ray Hudson just babbles on about pretty moves, but isn't bothered about whether the move achieves anything.